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Why did the Greeks become skilled sailors?
They need to so they can transport others :)
Why did many greeks become traders and sailors?
Many ancient Greeks became traders because unless you were rich or a slave there was no other job opportunity and sailors because their lives were dependent and surrounded by the sea and so this was an expected career for them.
How did early Greeks make their living?
Early Greeks lived by fishing, trading, and other things. They also herded goats and sheep.they were farmers ( of the little fertlie land they had) sailors, and traders
What caused Athena to become angry at the Greeks?
Athena wanted avenge the Greeks when Paris(from Greece) chose aphrodite to be the owner of the apple "For the Fairest".
What caused the Greeks to become excellent fisherman and sailors?
Living in a poor agricultural land, the sea gave them the avenue for trade and to send out their surplus populations to establish new cities around the Mediterranean and Black Sea littorals. It was also a primary means for piracy and warfare.
Why did the Greeks become skilled sailors?
They need to so they can transport others :)
What did Ancient Greeks that lived near the sea become?
Fishers,Sailors,Perfacures --N00B
Why did many greeks become traders and sailors?
Many ancient Greeks became traders because unless you were rich or a slave there was no other job opportunity and sailors because their lives were dependent and surrounded by the sea and so this was an expected career for them.
As well as being excellent sailors and explorers the Vikings were also excellent .?
FishermenAs well as being excellent sailors and explorers, the vikings were also excellent merchants, as they traded timber for pottery and spices.
As well as being excellent sailors and explorers the Vikings were also excellent?
FishermenAs well as being excellent sailors and explorers, the vikings were also excellent merchants, as they traded timber for pottery and spices.
What is the ancient Phoenician culture best known for?
They are best known for the development of an alphabet based on sound. The Greeks used the Phoenician alphabet to develop their own...the Romans used the Greeks...and we use the Romans. They were excellent sailors and spread their ideas throughout the Mediterranean. The also developed a purple dye, made from snails, that would become highly desired by royalty. They also helped the city of Carthage which would become one of Rome's largest enemies.
Why the Greeks became expert sailors?
because they were good cool
What did the mountainous land in Greece encouraged the Greeks to do?
Many Greeks became sailors and traded with other people.
Who was the god who liked the greeks because they were sailors?
Poseidon, ruler of the seas.
How many miles Greeks sailors travel between Athens and Naples?
about 400 miles:):)
What device invented by the Greeks to help sailors did the Muslims improve upon?
May be, it is compass.
Which best describes the persians The worlds best sailors polythests disinterested in empiers merciful rulers?
Merciful rulers. They were also polytheists, but were not sailors - their navy was comprised of Greeks, Egyptians and Phoenicians.
